Acronym 

Description 

AL

Active Learning

ARD

Admission, Review & Dismissal 

APE

Adapted Physical Education 

ASD

Autism Spectrum Disorder

AT

Assistive Technology

BIP

Behavior Intervention Plan

CM

Contecnt Mastery

ECI

Early Childhood Intervention

ECS

Early Childhood School

ED

Emotional Disturbance

ESY

Extended School Year

FAPE

Free & Appropriate Public Education 

FBA

Functional Behavior Assessment 

FERPA

Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act

FIE

Full Individual Evaluation 

GT

Gifted and Talented

ID

Intellectual Disability

IDEA

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 

IEP

Individualized Education Program

IHPT

In-Home/Parent Training

IFP

Individual Focus Plan

LD

Learning Disability

LRE

Least Restrictive Environement

LIFE

Life Skills Class

LSSP

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

MT

Music Therapy

OHI

Other Health Impairment

OT

Occupational Therapy

PASS

Positive Approach to Student Success

PLAAFP

Present Levels of Academic Achievement & Functional Performance

ESCE

Early Childhood Special Education (Previously PPCD)

PT

Physical Therapy

RTI

Response to Intervention

SEL

Social Emotional Learning

SI

Speech Impairment

SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

TEA

Texas Education Agency

TEKS

Texas Essential Knowledge &  Skills